Creare seeks a hands-on Cryogenics Technician to support engineering R&D and spaceflight hardware production programs involving cryogenic systems, thermal management, cryocoolers, and hardware development. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys deep technical challenges, precision experimentation, and building unique systems for cutting‑edge applications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, lay out, and assemble custom test facilities for specialized hardware
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Assemble, instrument, and test cryogenic hardware, systems, and prototypes.
- Set up and conduct cryogenic experiments, including vacuum systems, low‑temperature instrumentation, and thermal characterization.
- Maintain cryogenic facilities, dewars, transfer systems, pumps, sensors, and insulation materials.
- Troubleshoot hardware, experiments, and facility systems.
- Record and organize experimental data; assist with data reduction and documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers to support R&D test campaigns and spaceflight hardware qualification testing.
- Engineering Technology degree or combination of education and experience.
- Experience with cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, temperature, pressure and flow instrumentation, or specialty fluids preferred.
- Experience with sensors, wiring, fluid systems, plumbing, or machining is highly beneficial.
- Ability to understand and apply engineering fundamentals.
- Strong organization, record‑keeping, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Familiarity with AS9001 requirements is a plus.
Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, and a range of medical plan offerings. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment. Starting salary range of $28- $35 per hour, based on qualification and years of relevant experience.
U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.
Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)
